The Texas A&M Health Science Center Statistical Fact Book is an annual publication of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. It provides statistical information about the Health Science Center programs and operations, and its purpose is to provide a common set of data that will be readily available to all personnel throughout the Health Science Center. It also serves as a convenient reference for answering the most frequently asked questions about the Health Science Center. By reviewing historical development and current trends, we may better anticipate and plan for the future.